Practice - How Kharosthi was read
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Practice Questions
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What is Kharosthi?
💡 Hint: Think about where this script was predominantly found.
Who was James Prinsep?
💡 Hint: What major contribution did he make to Indian history?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does Kharosthi primarily refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what Kharosthi represents.
True or False: James Prinsep was able to decipher Kharosthi using Latin texts.
💡 Hint: Consider the historical context of Prinsep's work.
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Challenge Problems
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In what ways did the use of both Kharosthi and Greek scripts enhance the deciphering process? Discuss.
💡 Hint: Think about how language connection aids in decoding.
Critique the reliance on inscriptions to develop a historical narrative. What could be the consequences of this approach?
💡 Hint: Consider alternative histories that remain unrecorded.
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